For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 2,535 students in Lincoln County, SD (there are , serving 10,610 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County, SD are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD include Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the South Dakota private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
Top-Ranked Lincoln County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3100 W Ralph Rogers Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 336-2303
Gr: PK-K | 340 students
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6715 South Boe Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 335-1923
Gr: NS-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Westside Christian School
(Christian)
2601 W 69th St Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 221-4220
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Overview
This County (Lincoln County)
This State (SD)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
2,535 Students
14,978 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
141 Teachers
1,225 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
35%
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,220
$6,448
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,727 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
24 Students
161 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
38 Students
244 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
1,368 Students
8,987 Students
% White Students
54%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
99 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,075 Students
3,562 Students
% of Others Students
42%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top-ranked private schools in Lincoln County, SD include Central Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten, Sioux Falls Christian Schools, and Sioux Falls Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 private schools are located in Lincoln County.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the SD state average of 9%).
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